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Dunn-Edwards Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) Paint Color


Color Name: Charcoal Dust (DE 5927)
Hex Color Code: #9497B3
RGB Color Code: RGB(148, 151, 179)
CMYK Values*: 17.3%, 15.6%, 0.0%, 29.8%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) color - its meaning and example


What color is Charcoal Dust (DE 5927)?

Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) is #9497B3, and the RGB color code is RGB(148, 151, 179).

In the RGB color model, Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) has a red value of 148, a green value of 151, and a blue value of 179. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 17.3% cyan, 15.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 29.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 234.2° (degrees), 16.9 % saturation, and 64.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) has a hue of 234.2° (degrees), 17.3 % saturation and 70.2 % brightness/value.


Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) is cool or warm?

The color Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of Charcoal Dust (DE 5927)?

Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) has an LRV of nearly 32. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Charcoal Dust (DE 5927)

Light Color


Compare LRV 32 of Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 32 puts Dunn-Edwards Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(148, 151, 179)
Red
148 (58.0%)
Green
151 (59.2%)
Blue
179 (70.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
17.32%
Magenta
15.64%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
29.80%

HSL

HSL(234.19deg, 16.9 %, 64.1 %)

Hue
234.19°
Saturation
16.94 %.
Lightness
64.12 %.

RYB

RYB(44, 60, 82)
Red
44 (17.3%)
Yellow
60 (23.7%)
Blue
82 (32.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
234.19°
Saturation
17.32 %.
Brightness / Value
70.20 %.

HWB

H: 234.19°

W: 58.04 %

B: 29.80 %

XYZ

X : 31.42

Y : 31.68

Z : 47.11

YXY

Y1 : 31.68

X : 0.29

Y2 : 0.29

CMY

C : 41.96%

M : 40.78%

Y : 29.80%


LRV

~ 31.7 %

Munsell Color System

4.9PB 6.1/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 63.08

A : 4.84

B : -14.92

CIE-Lch

L : 63.08

C : 15.69

H : 287.98

CIE-Luv

L : 63.08

U : -3.21

V : -23.19

Hunter-Lab

L : 56.29

A : 1.12

B : -10.22






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#8C92AC
Cool Gray
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#8D90A1
Manatee
ΔE - 4.88 (95.1% similar)
#9999CC
Blue Bell
ΔE - 6.48 (93.5% similar)
#7A89B8
Wild Blue Yonder
ΔE - 8.30 (91.7% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) to Pantone PMS


#8F91B0
PANTONE 4124 C
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#9099BA
PANTONE 2107 C
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#8789A9
PANTONE 10238 C
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#878CB4
PANTONE 7674 C
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)


RAL Design


Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) to British Standard 4800


#888AA4
BS 22-D-43 - Violet
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)





Paint similar to Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards


Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) to Dunn-Edwards


#9899B0
Bay Fog (DE 5934)
ΔE - 1.95 (98.0% similar)
#979FBF
Midnight Blush (DE 5913)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#8D95AA
London Fog (DE 5920)
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)


Behr


Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) to Behr


#9093AD
Monarchy (S560-4)
ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)
#9097B4
Vintage Ribbon (S540-4)
ΔE - 1.68 (98.3% similar)
#8C90A3
Camelot (S550-4)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#8A8BAE
Violet Aura (M550-5)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)


Valspar


Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) to Valspar


#8E91AB
Macaw (8003-48D)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#8E96B5
House of Owen (8003-47D)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)
#98A0C1
Sweet Violet (4002-8A)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#8795B4
Electric Sky (M220)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) to Benjamin Moore


#8E8FB0
Violet Stone (2069-40)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#9AA1B9
Dreamy (1425)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#929BC2
Persian Violet (1419)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#8D8FA1
Faded Violet (CSP-455)
ΔE - 4.59 (95.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) to PPG Paints


#8E90B4
Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#898CA3
Violet Verbena (PPG1169-5)
ΔE - 4.15 (95.9% similar)
#9090A2
Cotton Flannel (PPG1171-5)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)
#9B95A9
Purple Surf (PPG1173-5)
ΔE - 4.56 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) to Sherwin Williams


#8990A3
Dusty Heather (SW 9073)
ΔE - 5.12 (94.9% similar)
#99A0B2
Vesper Violet (SW 6542)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#8B98C4
Dahlia (SW 6816)
ΔE - 5.66 (94.3% similar)
#A29BAA
Ash Violet (SW 6549)
ΔE - 6.35 (93.6% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Charcoal Dust (DE 5927) - #9497B3 Color Images and Patterns


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